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小 (xiǎo) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

小

xiǎo

small

HSK 13 strokesRadical: 小 (small)

Full dictionary entry for 小 →

Character Breakdown

A tiny thing split in two — small

Details

Pinyin	xiǎo
Meanings	small
Stroke Count	3
Radical	小 (#42 — small)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#98 most common

Words Containing 小

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
小	xiǎo	small	HSK 1
小姐	xiǎojiě	Miss	HSK 2
小时	xiǎoshí	hour	HSK 2
小心	xiǎoxīn	watch out	HSK 3
小吃	xiǎochī	snack	HSK 4
小伙子	xiǎohuǒzi	Young fellow	HSK 4
小说	xiǎoshuō	Novel	HSK 4
小气	xiǎoqi	Mean	HSK 5
胆小鬼	dǎnxiǎoguǐ	Coward	HSK 5
小麦	xiǎomài	Wheat	HSK 5
大同小异	dàtóngxiǎoyì	almost identical	HSK 6
大小	dàxiǎo	size, adults and children	HSK 6
胆小	dǎnxiǎo	cowardly, timid	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

少

小 (xiǎo) ≠ 少 (shǎo), few

尖

小 (xiǎo) ≠ 尖

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 小 mean in Chinese?

小 (xiǎo) means "small" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 小 have?

The Chinese character 小 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 小 (small).

What is the radical of 小?

The radical of 小 is 小 (small, Kangxi radical #42).

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